A24 Takes US Rights to Roman Coppola Comedy

A24 Takes US Rights to Roman Coppola Comedy

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The first announced title on the fledgling company's roster is A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III starring Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Patricia Arquette.

A24, which Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges launched last week and is backed by Guggenheim money and other private equity sources, will open the comedy in theatres in 2013. FilmBuff will handle all domestic digital distribution.

A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III is a Los Angeles-set tale about a successful graphic designer who reevaluates life after his girlfriend dumps him. Coppola produced the film with Youree Henley. Michael Zakin and Robert Maron served as executive producers.

"I am excited to work with A24, a new company with a lot of vitality who isn't afraid of trying something new and pushing the boundaries," Coppola said. …